These Songs That Are Way Too MUCH

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These Songs That Are Way Too MUCH features songs by Bee Gees, Dominic Fike, Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams, Kehlani, Luther Vandross, and MGMT.

“Too MUCH, never too MUCH, never too MUCH, never too MUCH!”

Those iconic lyrics from the late, great Luther Vandross are, indeed, never too MUCH! Years later, Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Kehlani informed “that nigga” (her words, not mine) that she’s “Too MUCH of a bad ass bitch.” She said what she said! On their ‘Tinder’ song, MGMT asserts, “(He’s trying) / (She works out too MUCH) / The only reason we never worked out was / He didn’t work out.” Between the performances by Luther, Kehlani, and Andrew VanWyngarden, the keyword is M-U-C-H, MUCH! No further explanation needed, as that would make this introduction way too… MUCH. These Songs That Are Way Too MUCH features songs by Bee Gees, Dominic Fike, Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams, Kehlani, Luther Vandross, and MGMT. So, without further ado, let’s embrace the much-ness of These Songs That Are Way Too MUCH!

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1. Luther Vandross, “Never Too Much”

2. Jake Shears, “Too Much Music”

3. The Kid LAROI, Jung Kook & Central Cee, “TOO MUCH”

4. Dominic Fike, “How Much Is Weed?”

5. Justin Bieber, “2 Much”

6. JoJo, “Too Much To Say”

7. Ro James, “Too Much” (Ft. Miguel)

8. Kehlani, “Too Much”

9. Niall Horan, “Too Much to Ask”

10. MGMT, “She Works Out Too Much”

11. Bee Gees, “Too Much Heaven”

12. Robert Anderson, “He Knows Just How Much You Can Bear”

13. Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams, “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late”

1. Luther Vandross, “Never Too Much”

Never Too Much » Sony » 1981

“Too much, never too much, never too much, never too much!”

The late, great Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Luther Vandross (1951 – 2005) recorded and released his staple, “Never Too Much” in 1981. Hard to believe this timeless joint is pushing fifty years old! It commenced Vandross’ debut album, Never Too Much. Notably, another beloved greatest hit of Vandross’ appears on the album: “A House is Not a Home”. So, why is “Never Too Much” so awesome? First and foremost, LUTHER VANDROSS. Few singers could match the smoothness, tone, phrasing, and overall ease with which he sang. In this quick, groovy 80s soul cut, he never sounds as if he ever breaks a sweat while singing it. Beyond the vocal performance, the songwriting and the production are utterly sublime, both of which are also handled by Vandross. With talented instrumentalists behind him, as well as some background vocals, the sound is celestial. The melody he composed and performs is elite, with the quick, rhythmic lines on the verses and longer, more connected passages on the chorus, capped off by “Too much, never too much, never too much, never too much” that commenced this blurb.

“Oh, my love

A thousand kisses from you is never too much

I just don’t wanna stop

Oh, my love

A million days in your arms is never too much

I just don’t wanna stop.”

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2. Jake Shears, “Too Much Music”

Last Man Dancing » Boys Keep Swinging / Mute Artists Ltd. » 2023

“There can never be too much music.”

Amen, Jake Shears (Jake Sellards), you handsome, talented man, you! The former Scissor Sisters frontman returned with his sophomore album, Last Man Dancing, in 2023. Leading the charge was his infectious promo single, “Too Much Music”. The production (Ryland Blackinton and Vaughn Oliver) is exuberant and spirited, perfectly suiting the voice and personality of Shears.  That beat instantly makes you want to get that disco finger up and hit the dance floor.  Shears wrote “Too Much Music” alongside Blackinton, Oliver, and Dominic Thomas.  There are plenty of fun, noteworthy lyrics such as, “Oh, I feel the sweetest salvation / Flowing through this heart of mine / I see the blooms of a budding spring / Your love, it makes me get up and sing.” Awe-inspiring! Shears informs us, we’ve arrived, baby – Let the music take control!

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3. The Kid LAROI, Jung Kook & Central Cee, “TOO MUCH”

THE FIRST TIME » Columbia » 2023

“Let me love you the way that I do now / I never knew how.”

Well, that’s sad 😢. What isn’t sad is a superstar collaboration between Australian pop artist The Kid LAROI (Charlton Howard), South Korean pop singer Jung Kook, and British rapper Central Cee on “TOO MUCH”. “TOO MUCH” was written by Howard and Central Cee alongside Billy Walsh, Blake Slatkin, Emile Haynie, Jasper Harris, Justin Bieber, and Omer Fedi. Fedi, Harris, Slatkin, and Haynie also produced the song, which appears as the fifth track on The Kid LAROI’s 2023 debut LP, THE FIRST TIME. Jung Kook, the first voice we hear, sings the chorus in lovely fashion. “Uh, if we had the chance and the time to spend / Would you do it again? Would you do it again?” he sings, adding, “Was it too much?” The Kid LAROI contributes the titular lyric before taking the reins in the first verse. Matters of the heart dictate as he depicts a failing relationship. He delivers one of his best sung performances. In the pre-chorus, he misses her ‘something fierce,’ asserting, “So, I’m layin’ in my bed, tripped off the shrooms / I’ll be dead before I’m without you now / Realizin’ I’m addicted to you now.” Central Cee gets in on the action in the second verse, serving as the main reason “TOO MUCH” earns the parental advisory sticker 🤬. His British accent adds some charm: “When your girlfriends tell you I been fuckin’ ‘round / Would you believe me if I told you that they lyin’ and that’s just a rumor.” Supported by a banging beat and colorful backdrop, The Kid LAROI, Jung Kook, and Central Cee put together a fun one.

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15 Songs That Highlight the Power of TOO (2024)

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4. Dominic Fike, “How Much Is Weed?”

Sunburn » Sandy’s Boys, LLC / Columbia » 2023

“Photo album, but the color faded from it / If I could go back and tell ya how it ends, I woulda done it / Don’t look down.”

Woo! Dominic Fike kicks off his sophomore album, Sunburn, with a bang. “How Much Is Weed?” falls somewhere between alternative pop with its use of guitar and groove, and alternative rap with Fike’s agile rhymes. Fike wrote “Weed” with Jim-E Stack. Fike, Stack, and Ariel Rechtshaid produced it.

Dom is most fired up in the second verse, yielding no shortage of intensity. “She went to jail and shit went left, and I was left,” he spits, adding, “I did my best, I needed rest, I got arrested.” This highlights a dark time for Fike’s mom and himself. At just two minutes and change, “How Much Is Weed?” sets the tone for the album.

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15 Interesting Songs Where I-S is the Keyword (2026)

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5. Justin Bieber, “2 Much”

Justice » Def Jam Recordings » 2021

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

Agreed! “2 Much,” the brief opening track from Justin Bieber’s 2021 album, Justice, commences with a sample from Martin Luther King. From there, Bieber pays homage to the love of his life (Hailey): “Don’t wanna close my eyes, I’m scared I’ll miss too much.” Noted. He goes on to say in the centerpiece, the chorus, “Two seconds without you’s like two months.” Safe to say, he loves his wife. The two-and-a-half-minute song was written by Bieber, alongside a list that includes Aldae, MLK Jr. (the sample), Josh Gudwin, Eskeerdo, Gian Stone, Freddy Wexler, Virtual Riot, and producer Skrillex. “2 Much” is one of the hundred-plus songs that Bieber has charted on the pop charts, peaking modestly at number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100, for only one week.

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6. JoJo, “Too Much To Say”

NGL » Clover Music LLC / BMG Rights Management (US) LLC » 2025

“Sometimes I feel like I need nobody / Sometimes I need your body / It’s crazy, I know, that’s why I don’t tell nobody.”

Woo, JoJo (Joanna Levesque)! JoJo’s debut album was released in 2004. She was only 13 years old but possessed a voice bigger than her age. Now, Levesque is ‘all grown up,’ firmly in her 30s. My, how time flies! “Too Much To Say” marked the second single and third track from her EP, NGL, released in 2025. “Too Much To Say” runs less than three minutes long; however, what Levesque sings on the song speaks volumes. Levesque, Coleridge Tillman, and The Rascals (Khris Riddick-Tynes and Leon Thomas III) wrote “Too Much To Say.” The Rascals also produced it.

Set in a minor key, the contemporary R&B vibes are ‘vibing.’ JoJo delivers rich and commanding lead vocals. Her tone is lovely. Her ad-libs shine in both her lower-register runs and upper-register riffs. JoJo is profane – see the second verse: “Runnin’ late and everybody else brought a date to the party / And they’re crazy in love, and I don’t really fuck with nobody.” Word. It doesn’t stop there, folks! “Where the fuck do my emotions go when I start feelin’ emotional?” She asks in the pre-chorus, adding, “Lately, I been askin’ questions, been needin’ to feel somethin’ spiritual / Is that dumb?” The section to beat is the catchy chorus, sung with harmonized vocals, where, expectedly, “I got too much say.” Ultimately, JoJo ‘brings the heat’ on the enjoyable and honest “Too Much To Say”.

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7. Ro James, “Too Much” (Ft. Miguel)

MANTIC » ByStorm Entertainment / RCA Records » 2020

“Is it too much? / Wonder how much more of this can I take.”

Hmm, sounds like Grammy-nominated R&B singer Ro James is being pushed to the limit on “Too Much”. “Too Much” appears on his underrated 2020 sophomore album, MANTIC. The production is lush (Jeff “Gitty” Gitelman and Caston Grigsby), the vibe chill and relaxed, while the tempo relies on fewer BPMs. James showcases his vocal chops, presenting a mix of overt, powered vocals, some sweet falsetto, as well as effects-altered vocals, constructing a colorful, intriguing performance. Of course, the ‘too much-ness’ comes into play with LOVE. “I’ve been searchin’ for too long to let it go / You were my prescription to my antidote,” James sings on the first verse. In the pre-chorus, he makes it clear that neither him nor his bae “Ain’t shit,” yet, “Ooh, you know we can’t quit, you know it.” The second verse perfectly captures the tumultuous nature of the relationship, where James suggest they build the chaos and dysfunction into, say, “A relationship like Bey and Jay.” While I would’ve loved to hear a full verse or bridge from Grammy-winning featured guest Miguel, it’s hard to deny how dope “Too Much” truly is.

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8. Kehlani, “Too Much”

SweetSexySavage » TSNMI / Atlantic Recording Corporation » 2017

“Shoulda told that nigga in the beginning / If he thought he was ‘bout to play me / Nigga, don’t play yourself, nigga / He fuckin’ with the baddest, the rawest, the realest, nigga.”

Damn, Kehlani! “Too Much,” in the hands of the Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter, is about girl power…to an extent. He can’t handle her – she’s “too much.” Point blank, she’s a strong woman – “Too much of a bad ass bitch.” The harmonized backing vocals, performing the titular line, are definitely a treat on the chorus.

“I’m too much of a woman

Too much of a woman

Too much of a bad ass bitch

Too much of a boss, baby, it’s your loss

Now you gotta live with it.”

For listening purposes, you definitely won’t find this highlight from her 2017 major label debut, SweetSexySavage, to be TOO MUCH. “Too Much” was written by Kehlani, Static Major (1974 – 2008), Timbaland, and Picard Brothers (Clément Picard and Maxime Picard), who also produced it. The track interpolates an Aaliyah gem, “More Than A Woman”.

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Too Much: 5ive Songs No. 30 (2021)

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9. Niall Horan, “Too Much to Ask”

Flicker » Capitol » 2017

“And oh, love, do you feel this rough? / Why’s it only you I’m thinking of?”

Irish pop singer-songwriter and former One Direction member Niall Horan released his debut album, Flicker, in 2017. Among the advance singles was the ‘TOO MUCH’ song, “Too Much to Ask”. “Too Much to Ask” features moody-sounding production, led by piano. Though he’s not the flashiest singer, Niall manages to deliver beautiful, lower-register vocals. His most expressive moment comes by way of an f-bomb on the second verse. Here, he asks, “Don’t it feel fucked up we’re not in love?” Nothing fucked up about the point me makes there. Ultimately, it’s another respectable Niall Horan song. It’s pleasant without being particularly rousing, game-changing, or groundbreaking. Still, for one line where we get some personality by way of fuckery – I’ll take it!

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Too Much: 5ive Songs No. 30 (2021)

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10. MGMT, “She Works Out Too Much”

Little Dark Age » Columbia » 2018 

“But I’m constantly swiping and tapping / It’s never relaxing, I need a new routine.”

Intriguing. Please, tell us more. “Welcome to the shitshow / Grab a comfortable seat / Find me in the front row / Facing the music, anyone can see.” Oh, snap 🫰! Trippy alternative collective MGMT (Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser) released their Grammy-nominated fourth studio album, Little Dark Age, in 2018. One of the highlights is the superficial, influencer- and social media-referencing “She Works Out Too Much.”

“Don’t take it the wrong way

I can never keep up

Sick of liking your selfies

Should’ve gone with my gut.”

On “She Works Out Too Much,” MGMT speaks on the fakeness, shallowness, and superficiality of some modern relationships.  Musically, this record sounds like a mix of 80s exercise music, psychedelia, and synth-pop.  “(He’s trying) / (She works out too much) / The only reason we never worked out was / He didn’t work out,” VanWyngarden sings in the chorus, repeatedly. WORD. Of the ‘Tinder’ song, VanWyngarden tells Uproxx, “I think we’re joking at ourselves for being a little out of touch… We’re in our mid-30s, and we collect records, and we’re pretty out of touch with what’s popular.” Maybe, but MGMT wasn’t wrong. Influencing and social media have their fair share of positives, but they also have their fair share of negatives.

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11. Bee Gees, “Too Much Heaven”

Spirits Having Flown » Capitol Music Group » 1979

“Nobody gets too much heaven no more / It’s much harder to come by, I’m waiting in line.”

The glorious “Too Much Heaven” appears as the second track from Spirits Having Flown, the 1979 album by iconic, Grammy-winning pop trio Bee Gees. Brothers Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, and Robin Gibb earned 15 top-10 hits, with 9 of those reaching number one. It shouldn’t be shocking that “Too Much Heaven” has the distinction of spending two weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The Brothers Gibb penned this stunning ballad, producing alongside Karl Richardson and Albhy Galuten. The backdrop is nothing short of refined – exquisite, lush, and sophisticated to the nth degree. The sound is idiomatic of the symphonic arrangements that graced much of soul and pop music during the 70s.

While the sound of “Too Much Heaven” is a big deal, the vocals are an even bigger deal. Barry Gibb delivers celestial lead vocals that are ultra-refined. His tone and the falsetto are nothing short of epic. Maurice and Robin Gibb sound superb as well, filling out golden vocal harmonies that sound flawless – as perfect as possible. Truly, the trio emulate heaven as they sing with incredible ease yet pack a mighty punch. Adding to the excellence beyond the production and vocals are the melodies – tuneful from the opening tip – as well as the songwriting. The lyrics aren’t complex, but they sufficiently impart the tale. “Ooh, you and me, girl, got a lot of love in store / And it flows through you,” Barry sings in the first verse, adding in the second, “Oh, you make my world a summer day / Are you just a dream to fade away?” Aww! There’s more, of course: “When you are to me the light above / Made for all to see our precious love.” Of course, the centerpiece – the crème de la crème – is the chorus. Excerpted at the top, it continues, sublimely, “Nobody gets too much love anymore / It’s as wide as a river and harder to climb.” “Too Much Heaven” doesn’t require extensive instrumental or lyrical analysis. Its greatness speaks for itself.

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12. Robert Anderson, “He Knows Just How Much You Can Bear”

Gospel Pioneer Reunion (Live) » Spring House Music Group » 2016

“We are our heavenly Father’s children / And we all know that He loves us one and all.”

In 1994, Gaither recorded a once-in-a-lifetime concert entitled Gospel Pioneer Reunion!. This live performance featured some of gospel music’s greatest, legendary voices. Many of the artists who were in that room have since passed on. Gospel Pioneer Reunion (Live) was officially released as an album and DVD in 2016. One of the legendary musicians that graced Gospel Pioneer Reunion (Live) was Mississippi-born, Chicago-bred singer and composer Robert Anderson (1919 – 1995). The refined baritone and pianist covers a beloved Roberta Martin classic, “He Knows Just How Much You Can Bear”.

“If we are willing, He will teach us / His voice only to obey no matter where,” Anderson sings in the memorable, prudent first verse, concluding, “And He knows Yes, He knows / Just how much we can bear.” Hallelujah! Anderson delivers robust, solid vocals. Never a flashy performer, Robert moves us with his remarkable tone. As the song progresses, he ‘ups the ante’ with soulful ad-libs. “There is a God who rules earth and heav’n / In Him there’s relief from every pain or care…” Indeed – say that! Anderson is supported by an anointed musical backdrop consisting of piano, organ, and the background vocals of some of gospel’s greatest. At the end of this uplifting gem, Robert is playful and dramatic. Though the song is old, and Anderson was near the end of his life when he recorded it, the words and this performance still resonate north of 30 years later. “He Knows Just How Much You Can Bear” is powerful!

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Robert Anderson, He Knows Just How Much You Can Bear: Music Lifts No. 7 (2025)

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13. Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams, “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late”

Better Together – The Duet Album » John Mat »1978

Johnny Mathis (b. 1935) and Grammy-winner Deniece Williams (b. 1950) are two incredibly gifted and versatile musicians. The chemistry when they collaborated on the 1978 album, That’s What Friends Are For, was awesome, particularly on their cover of the Marvin Gaye and Tami Terrell classic, “You’re All I Need to Get By”. Before experiencing moderate success on the pop charts with that cover, Mathis collaborated with Williams on “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late”. This duet appeared on Mathis’ 1978 album, Better Together – The Duet Album. Nat Kipner and John Vallins composed the original, which peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. “Too Much” marks Mathis’s only number one hit on the modern-day pop charts. Williams earned her second career number one hit in 1984 with “Let’s Hear It For The Boy”.

“Too Much, Too Little, Too Late” features a classy, refined musical backdrop. The keys, robust bass, percussive groove, bells, and strings are breathtaking. Johnny Mathis blesses us with his celestial, sophisticated pipes in the first verse. Mathis sings effortlessly, never forcing things. “No reason to pretend,” he sings, and continues, “We knew it had to end someday, this way.” Bummer. Deniece Williams matches his energy, classiness, and sense of refinement in the second verse: “Guess it’s over, the kicks are gone / What’s the use of tryin’ to hang on.” They sound marvelous when singing together during the chorus about the end of this relationship.

“Too much, too little, too late to lie again with you

Too much, too little, too late to try again with you

We’re in the middle of ending something that we knew

Was over

Oh, it was over…”

In the third verse, Deniece Williams takes first blood – roles reversed (“Guess it’s over, the chips are down”)! Mathis riffs during her solo (“Whoa, baby”), coming on strong in the second half of the verse (“Whatever chance we try, let’s face it, why deny / It’s over?”). They rejoin forces on the unforgettable, tuneful chorus. “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late” doesn’t require extensive analysis – the beauty and sheer vibrance of the music speak volumes. Musically, Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams felt like a match made in heaven.

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Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams, Too Much, Too Little, Too Late: Dazzling Duets No. 13 (2025)

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These Songs That Are Way Too MUCH (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation, BMG Rights Management (US) LLC, Boys Keep Swinging, ByStorm Entertainment, Capitol Music Group, Clover Music LLC, Columbia, John Mat, Mute Artists Ltd., RCA Records, Sandy’s Boys, LLC, Sony, Spring House Music Group, TSNMI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

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